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X5 LAJ

2023 Mercedes-benz Vito

Black Diesel
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,186 mi
Last recorded96,186 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2023 Mercedes-benz Vito47,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 LAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 96,186 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 85,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 80,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WEARING. 225/55*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE WEARING 225/55*18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 74,643 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 64,139 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 64,139 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,552 miles

message on dash indicating service due

Fail 18 Jun 2021 57,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

message on dash indicating service due

Pass 8 Jul 2020 53,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens unit damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 53,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lens unit damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 46,217 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 46,217 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 40,992 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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X5 LAJ is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Vito in Black. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2023 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 47,869 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X5 LAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 3 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X5 LAJ registered?

X5 LAJ is a 2023 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 30 November 2023.

Is X5 LAJ safe to buy?

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